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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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